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THE FANTASTICKS
Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones
Music by Harvey Schmidt
Based on Les Romanesques by Edmond Rostand

Directed by Matthew W. Smith
Music Direction by Ron Kindell
Produced by Kelli Locker

Choreography by Mike Embree
Set Design by Chris Newman
Costume Design by Janet Powell

Auditions: Nov. 24-25, 7pm at the Dayton Playhouse
Callbacks with immediately follow auditions
Production Dates: Friday-Sunday, Jan 23 – Feb 8, 2015

• Please prepare 32 bars of a Broadway song in the same style as the show (Please do not sing from the show.)
• Please choose a song that accurately demonstrates your range and control of pitch. An accompanist will be provided.
• please do not sing a cappella.
• There will be cold readings from the script. No monologue is necessary.
• Please dress comfortably as you may be asked to learn a short combination for the dance portion of the callback.
• You may be asked to learn a short musical selection from the show for the voice callback.

Please bring a resume and come prepared to list ALL conflict dates between auditions and the opening of the show.

Character Breakdown

THE ACTOR (HENRY) An aging, over-the-top Thespian who specializes in reciting Shakespeare, he is a commedia clown; his world is the stage and he knows no other reality. Male, 50-70 yrs old Speaking Role

THE BOY (MATT) An innocent, young man who is searching for love and adventure. A bright guy, but naive and even foolish at times, approaching situations with a false bravado. Male, 18-25 yrs old Range: A2 – G4

THE BOY’S FATHER (HUCKLEBEE) A former boisterous navy man and meticulous gardener who fakes a fight with Bellomy in hopes of getting their children to fall in love. Male, 40-60 yrs old Range: A2 – F#4

THE GIRL (LUISA) A button-maker’s young and pretty daughter, she is a romantic idealist who falls in love with Matt. She is naive, yet honest and tender. Female, 15-25 yrs old Range: B3 – B5

THE GIRL’S FATHER (BELLOMY) A fastidious button-maker and also a picky gardener who fakes a fight with Hucklebee in hopes of getting their children together. Male, 40-60 yrs old Range: A2 – F#4

THE MAN WHO DIES (MORTIMER) Henry’s goofy sidekick and another former actor who specializes in stage deaths. A commedia clown, his world is the stage and he does not live in reality. Male, 30-50 yrs old Speaking Role

THE MUTE A speechless presence who watches, acts as the wall, and deals with props; the “invisible” stage assistant. Should be able to easily assist in the story or fade into the background unnoticed. Male or Female, 20-50 yrs old Pantomime Role

THE NARRATOR (EL GALLO) A rakish, handsome, sophisticated gallant and narrator of the show. He is warm, cordial, and inviting to the audience, but has his own darker moments. He aids the performers in orchestrating the story. Male, 30-50 yrs old Range: Ab2 – G4